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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Extreme History Cemetery Tour and Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a thrilling afternoon of history and camaraderie as we explore Bozeman’s past. We’ll embrace the spirit of fall with a walking tour through Sunset Hills Cemetery. Discover the fascinating stories behind Bozeman’s early residents on this guided tour led by the Extreme History Project’s executive director Crystal Alegria. After our eerie adventure\, we’ll head to the Lockhorn Cider House for a cozy happy hour to share our chilling discoveries. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience Bozeman’s history in a whole new way! \n\n\n\nLimited number of spots available; members and their guests welcome \n\n\n\nMembers login for more information or to buy tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(Non-refundable unless event is cancelled) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Sunday\, October 27
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/extreme-history-cemetery-tour-and-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Lewis and Clark Nutcracker Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarve out a low-key afternoon to enjoy the holiday season with some new friends! The Lewis & Clark Motel in Bozeman has over 500 nutcrackers on display from Thanksgiving through Christmas. We’ll meet there to check out the exhibit\, then walk over to Jam! for lunch.  \n\n\n\nLimited number of participants Open to members only – login to reserve your spot \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Lewis & Clark Motel824 W. Main Street\, Bozeman
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-lewis-and-clark-nutcracker-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Tour of Eagle Mount
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you heard of Eagle Mount or driven by their beautiful property on Goldenstein? Eagle Mount was started in Bozeman over 40 years ago. It provides quality adaptive recreation and sports opportunities to people with disabilities and young people impacted by cancer\, and provides support for families of participants. https://www.eaglemount.org/ \n\n\n\nPlease join us at Eagle Mount to learn about their programming and volunteer opportunities and tour the facilities\, including a gorgeous new barn for their many horses. If you’re able\, please join us after the tour at Bridger Brewing for lunch! \n\n\n\nOpen to members and their guests. \n\n\n\n Members login to reserve your spot
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-tour-of-eagle-mount/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250213T103000
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SUMMARY:Crosscut 'Naturalist on Skis' Tour
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome explore the untraveled forests at Crosscut on a naturalist-guided ski tour! We’ll navigate the winter woods as we learn to read the landscape and identify the life that makes our forests so special.  \n\n\n\nThe tour can accommodate beginner through advanced skiers. Although the class will be at a slow pace\, participants should be comfortable skiing over variable terrain (groomed trails as well as on the Narrow Gauge trails and off trail in the powder).  \n\n\n\nClassic skis are required for these sessions -Rentals are available at Crosscut. \n\n\n\nOpen to members and their guests – Limited spots available \n\n\n\n\n\nLogin to register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Sunday\, February 2
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/crosscut-naturalist-on-skis-tour/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Tour of MSU Tunnels and PBS Station
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on a tour of some of the 2 miles of underground Utility Tunnels essential to the operation of MSU. (Please note: there are some steep stairs down and no handicapped access\, so this tour may not be appropriate for all.) We will stop for lunch at Rendezvous Campus Dining Pavilion\, then continue with a tour of the PBS station\, which is a joint venture between Montana State University and the University of Montana.   \n\n\n\nOpen to members only and limited to 12 participants \n\n\n\nMembers: Login to register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Monday\, February 17\, 2025
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-tour-of-msu-tunnels-and-pbs-station/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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SUMMARY:Crosscut Naturalist Tour (rescheduled new date)
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe had to cancel the February 13 tour due to cold weather\, but we’ve rescheduled for March 6. If you can make this new date\, please join us! We have room for a few more people. \n\n\n\nExplore the untraveled forests at Crosscut on a naturalist-guided ski tour! We’ll navigate the winter woods as we learn to read the landscape and identify the life that makes our forests so special.  \n\n\n\nThe tour can accommodate beginner through advanced skiers. Although the class will be at a slow pace\, participants should be comfortable skiing over variable terrain (groomed trails as well as on the Narrow Gauge trails and off trail in the powder).  \n\n\n\nClassic skis are required for these sessions -Rentals are available at Crosscut. \n\n\n\nOpen to members and their guests  \n\n\n\n\n\nLogin to register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Crosscut Mountain Sports Center16621 Bridger Canyon RdBozeman\, MT 59715 \n\n\n\nCost: $20 for program only$30 for program + Classic xc ski rental package \n\n\n\n(Non-refundable unless a replacement is found) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Monday\, March 3
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/crosscut-naturalist-tour-rescheduled-new-date/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Step-by-Step Painting with Leeann Ramey
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRound up some friends for a fun evening of painting in Leeann’s new studio! She’ll guide us  through creating a river and mountain landscape step-by-step so that everyone can complete their painting during class. All materials (paints\, canvas\, etc.) will be provided. We’ll also lightly touch on basic topics such as materials\, technique and color theory. \n\n\n\nBYO – Please feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks or even a treat to share with others if you wish.  \n\n\n\nFor GVNC members and their guests only \n\n\n\nMembers log in to reserve your spot \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: LeeAnn Ramey Art27 North Tracy Ave. \n\n\n\nCost: $65 Includes all painting materials. BYO snacks or drinks \n\n\n\n(Non-refundable unless a replacement is found) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Saturday\, April 5
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/step-by-step-painting-with-leeann-ramey/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250506T133000
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Jim Dolan Art Studio Tour - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim Dolan is a local sculptor with several public works around Bozeman you may recognize. Have you seen Rusty the horse by MOR\, the Bleu Horses on the way to Helena\, or the elk at College and Main? Those sculptures and more are his creations! We’ll visit Jim’s studio in Belgrade to hear him talk about his process and view other works on the grounds. \n\n\n\nAfterwards\, we’ll head over to Mukai Coffeehouse on 19th. \n\n\n\nSold out \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Sunday\, May 4
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/jim-dolan-art-studio-tour/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250519T103000
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Tour of Montana State Bobcat Athletic Complex
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art MSU Bobcat Athletic Complex and the new Indoor Athletic Center!  \n\n\n\nAfter the tour\, we’ll cross the street to have lunch at Bozeman Market & Deli. The sandwiches are made to order\, and hot sandwiches take some to cook! Menu available here \n\n\n\nOpen to GVNC Members and their guests  \n\n\n\nMembers log in to reserve your spot \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Friday\, May 16
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-tour-of-montana-state-bobcat-athletic-complex/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250606T103000
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily owned and operated in Bozeman\, West Paw delights dogs with healthy toys and treats—while watching out for their human companions and the world we all live in\, too. Join us for a tour to see the production facilities and learn how they have recycled almost 150\,000 pounds of used toys into new award-winning dog toys\, spun over 16 million water bottles into dog beds and toy stuffing\, and innovated a toy line that reclaims ocean-bound plastic. \n\n\n\nAfter the tour\, we’ll head to Cafe M on Main Street for coffee! \n\n\n\nLimited number of spots available \n\n\n\nMembers log-in to register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: West Paw32050 Frontage RoadBozeman \n\n\n\nClose-toed shoes required – we will be walking around on the production floor \n\n\n\nCost: $5 (covers tour only\, coffee additional)Non-refundable \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Sunday\, June 1
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-west-paw-factory-tour/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250730T110000
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Gallatin River Whitewater Rafting - now open to Guests of Members!
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome for an exhilarating raft down the Gallatin River Canyon with its incredible scenery and whitewater. This half-day trip begins with small rapids that progress in size to bigger rapids including House Rock and the Mad Mile!  \n\n\n\n\n\nMaximum 18 attendees (3 rafts) – guests of members are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers log-in for more information or to reserve a spot \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Friday\, July 25 \n\n\n\nNon-refundable unless event is cancelled or a replacement is found
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-gallatin-river-whitewater-rafting/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250806T080000
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Historic Butte Trolley and Underground Tour
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about Butte’s rich mining and cultural history on a 1.5 hour trolley tour narrated by a local historian.  Enjoy a no-host lunch\, then on to an underground tour to hear more about Butte’s colorful past!   \n\n\n\nDeadline to register: July 31Guests of attending members are welcome! \n\n\n\nMembers login to reserve a space \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDepart:  8:00 a.m. meet-up at Target’s NE parking lot corner by Costco & round about.  It is a 1.5 hr drive to the Butte Visitor Center for the 10:00 a.m. trolley tour.Return:  Estimated 4:30/5:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost: $75 for adults\, $65 for seniors (65+)Includes trolley and underground tours as well as carpool. Lunch is additional Non-refundable unless a replacement is found \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Thursday\, July 31 \n\n\n\nParticipation is limited to 20 people
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-historic-butte-trolley-and-underground-tour/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250814T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250814T173000
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Bozeman Creek Extreme History Project Tour and Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us to learn about the rich natural and cultural history and hydrology of Bozeman Creek\, the integral waterway running right through town. This exclusive GVNC tour will be given by The Extreme History Project with  Gary Limesand as our tour guide. \n\n\n\nFollowing the tour (which will last about an hour) we’ll head to Shine Beer for a no-host food and happy hour. Gary will join us to keep the Bozeman Creek conversation going. \n\n\n\nMembers login for more details or to register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Tuesday\, Aug 12Participation limited to 20 peopleTickets non-refundable but transferable
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-bozeman-creek-extreme-history-project-tour-and-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250914T200000
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Comedy with Alpacas
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a one-of-a-kind evening surrounded by alpacas\, laughter\, and a view of the Bridgers! Start with an alpaca meet & greet on the lawn (pet them and snap photos) from 5:30 until 6:45\, then settle in picnic style for the show from 6:45-8:00. Bring your own snacks\, blanket and/or chair\, and relax on the lawn while local comedians keep you laughing.  \n\n\n\nThis is a different set-up for us as you must PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS DIRECTLY FROM ALPACAS OF MONTANA. Please read additional information on their website. \n\n\n\nOpen to the general public; members and guests may attend! We’ll have an optional happy hour beforehand at 4:30 if you’d like to meet other GVNC members pre-show at Tanglewood. Note that Alpacas of Montana has now added a happy hour at the event also.(The ‘tickets’ below are only to let us know you have purchased/registered with Alpacas of Montana for the comedy show and whether you are interested in joining for happy hour)For questions\, contact Cheryl \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, September 145:30 – 8:00 p.m. Where: Alpacas of Montana8255 S Cottonwood Road\, BozemanCost: $30 – includes alpaca meet & greet until 6:45\, then the comedy show from 6:45–8:00 p.m. YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR TICKET FOR THE SHOW DIRECTLY FROM ALPACAS OF MONTANA. Then let us know below that you are coming and whether you are interested in happy hour so that we include you on the email list for this event.
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-comedy-with-alpacas/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T133000
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: CrossCut Mountain Sports Center Tour
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a fall outing to Crosscut Mountain Sports Center! Crosscut is a nonprofit organization offering hiking\, biking and cross country skiing trails and programs for all ages and abilities. We will start with a “bring your own” picnic lunch and a presentation about Crosscut\, its history\, current programs\, and upcoming plans. Crosscut staff will then lead us on a short trail hike\, under 2 miles.  \n\n\n\nFor questions or waitlisting\, please email DoriOpen to members and their guests \n\n\n\nMembers log in to register  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, September 17\, 11:30 – 1:30 pmWhere: Crosscut Mountain Sports Center16621 Bridger Canyon RdBozeman \n\n\n\nCost: $5 (covers tour) Please bring your own lawn chair and lunch for the picnic \n\n\n\nTickets are nonrefundable \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Friday\, September 12
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-crosscut-mountain-sports-center-tour/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250924T200000
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Tinworks Art - Private Tour and Clay Project
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a private tour of Tinworks Art\, a non-profit art space in northeast Bozeman. Tinworks connects artists and community through inclusive art experiences in non-traditional spaces. This summer’s exhibition\, A Kin to Clay\, celebrates the remarkable legacy of clay in Montana\, exploring the relationship between a diverse but connected group of artists who have worked with clay and earthen materials to uncover shared histories and creative affinities. \n\n\n\nFollowing the tour\, we will have an opportunity to create our own clay masterpieces which will get fired and be ready for pickup within 2-3 weeks. \n\n\n\nParticipation is limited to 15 people. Members and their guests are welcome. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to be added to a waitlist\, contact Julie  \n\n\n\nMembers log-in to register \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Monday\, September 22
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-tinworks-art-private-tour-and-clay-project/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Goose Bay Handblown Glass in Townsend
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you ever looked at handmade glass pieces and wondered how they do that? Join us for a demonstration of glassblowing technique at Goose Bay Handblown Glass! We’ll head to Townsend\, get a tour from the Goose Bay owners\, and move on to Bridger Brewing in Three Forks for lunch. \n\n\n\nOpen to members and their guests \n\n\n\nFor questions or to get on a waitlist\, contact Cheryl  \n\n\n\nMembers log-in to purchase tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, October 910:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Where: Goose Bay Handblown Glass101 S. Front Street\, TownsendCarpool meeting point at northeast corner of Target parking lot in BozemanBridger Brewing75 Vigilante Way\, Three Forks \n\n\n\nCost: $30 (covers tour and carpool fee)Lunch at Bridger Brewing is additional \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Friday\, October 3
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-goose-bay-handblown-glass-in-townsend/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Tour of the American Computer and Robotics Museum
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a tour of Bozeman’s American Computer and Robotics Museum led by co-founder Barbara Keremedjiev. The museum houses exhibits and artifacts ranging from Babylonian cuneiform tablets to the first personal computers; from the enigma-code machines to early office equipment; and from robotics pioneers through the Apollo Guidance Computer that helped put humans on the Moon.  \n\n\n\nYou do not need to be a computer “geek” to enjoy this museum\, all you need is some curiosity! \n\n\n\nFollowing the tour\, we will head to Crossings Kitchen nearby for coffee/lunch. \n\n\n\nOpen to GVNC members and their guests \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Dori \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 11\, 10:00 a.m.Cost: $5 (includes tour only – coffee/lunch is your responsibility) \n\n\n\nWhere: American Computer and Robotics Museum\, 2023 Stadium Drive\, Unit 1-ACrossings Kitchen\, 290 W. Kagy \n\n\n\nMembers login to get tickets \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDEADLINE to Register – Friday\, November 7Tickets are nonrefundable
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-tour-of-the-american-computer-and-robotics-museum/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Caldera Cacao Roasters Tour - Full\, waitlist available
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an owner-led tour of small batch dark chocolate makers\, Caldera Cacao Roasters. This is a true bean-to-bar chocolate maker where every hand-made bar begins with raw cacao beans that they roast\, crack and winnow\, then grind into chocolate. The entire process takes place at this little chocolate factory in Bozeman! Hear the story of how this venture came to be\, and learn how they make chocolate from sourcing better-than-fair trade cacao beans to making delicious\, award-winning bars. Of course there will be samples! \n\n\n\nLog-in for more information and to register Not a member? Join GVNC today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis tour is again full. Contact Cheryl for more information or to get on the waitlist in case there are more cancellations.
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-caldera-cacao-roasters-tour/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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SUMMARY:EXCURSION: MSU Women's Basketball Game
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: West Paw Factory Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you been wanting to go to an MSU game\, but somehow just haven’t done it? Now’s your chance! Join your fellow Newcomers to cheer on the Montana State University Women’s Basketball Team as they take on Idaho State on February 21 at 2:00 p.m. We have a block of reserved seats so that GVNC members and guests can sit together. \n\n\n\nFor those interested\, we’ll also meet at Bridger Brewing for lunch before the game at 12:30. \n\n\n\nOpen to GVNC members and their guests. \n\n\n\nMembers sign in to reserve your tickets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeadline to register: Monday\, February 9
URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-msu-womens-basketball-game/
CATEGORIES:Excursion
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